Did you know? The mission of the Australian Federal Police is to provide dynamic and effective law enforcement to the people of Australia. It provides policing throughout Australia in relation to the prevention and detection of crimes against the Commonwealth, its laws and integrity, and community police services to the Community of the ACT. Working for the AFP provides you with a diverse and rewarding career. Whether you immerse yourself in a position on the frontline, or provide critical operational or professional support, the work you do makes a big impact on the people of Australia. We recognise your contribution to our workforce and offer generous remuneration and conditions including: Six weeks (30 days) of paid annual leave per year additional paid Christmas stand down 4 extra days of mandatory rest leave per year 18 days of paid personal leave per year Generous superannuation of 15.4% 18 weeks paid Parental Leave for Primary Caregiver (and 11 weeks for Secondary Caregiver) additional unpaid leave entitlements for up until 24 months from the child's date of birth or placement Generous salaries and incremental salary progression governed by the AFP Enterprise Agreement Flexible and hybrid working arrangement that provides work/life balance Health & wellbeing services - with a focus on early intervention, education and prevention Access to ongoing training and professional development opportunities The key duties of the position include The AFP are world leaders in forensic science and technical intelligence. Forensics is an essential enabler of frontline policing in both the physical and virtual criminal environments. The AFP Forensics area provide a foundation of innovation and collaborative problem solving, examining complex evidence, information and situations. By doing this, AFP Forensics provides solutions that keep pace with the criminal and national security environment. Applications are sought from suitably qualified applicants wishing to be considered for the role of Team Member (Bands 4-6) within the AFP Forensic Biology team, responsible for the biological examination and analysis of biological related items of evidence. As a Team Member, you will contribute to the achievement of business, investigation and intelligence outcomes through the application of specialist technical skills and knowledge to forensic biological examinations, DNA analysis and opinion evidence in the criminal justice system. You will be required to contribute to the achievement of outcomes in accordance with the regulatory framework, the AFP Code of Conduct and the AFP Governance Instruments. Consistent with the AFP values, AFP leadership philosophy, organisational reform agendas, AFP corporate business plans and your Performance Development Agreement, it is expected that the successful applicant will deliver on the core responsibilities and meet any requirements of the position as outlined below. What will you do? As a Forensic Biology team member, you play a pivotal role in assisting to create an agile and responsive team. The team member is responsible for the delivery of a range of key services, including: Ensuring outputs are achieved within the strategic direction of the AFP Plan, conduct and coordinate simple/complex forensic biology investigations Maintain currency in biological evidence recovery, DNA interpretation and statistical analysis expertise through ongoing professional development and learning opportunities Undertake laboratory processes including automated DNA extraction, DNA quantitation, DNA amplification and capillary electrophoresis as required Use National and International DNA Databases Provide expert opinion evidence to the courts Provide accurate, timely and impartial technical advice to stakeholders and domestic/international law enforcement agencies Represent AFP Biology in domestic/international forums and advisory groups Guide, mentor and advise junior trainees as required Contribute to validation, research and capability development projects Contribute to the maintenance of the laboratories Quality and Accreditation system
